High blood pressure is among the many risks that contribute to cardiovascular disease and stroke. According to the American Heart Association, women represent almost 52% of deaths from high blood pressure. As a risk that continues to aid in the expansion of kidney failure, eye damage and more, it is especially important for women to
Wesley Community Service Center, located in Portsmouth, Virginia, a city in Hampton Roads comprised of approximately 72,820 adults; 38.2% of whom have reported suffering from high blood pressure, serves as a vital resource for individuals within the community. The American Heart Association Hampton Roads recently implemented their Blood Pressure Screening Initiative, for visitors of the
American Heart Association’s famous community impact movement returns to Hampton Roads Today the American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, announced the 2022 Hampton Roads Go Red for Women® Luncheon will return to our community in a digital experience style. This signature event will be held
Hampton Roads, VA (December 3, 2021) — The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, names Thomas Hasty, as the 2022 Chair of the Heart of Hampton Roads, Heart and Stroke Ball. Thomas Hasty, SEVP and Chief Regulatory Risk Officer for TowneBank serves as the first,
Hampton Roads residents, friends, colleagues, and community leaders welcomed Heart Walk back as an in-person experience with a new location hosted by the American Heart Association Hampton Roads, sponsored by Bon Secours. The American Heart Association, a global force for healthier lives for all, continues to encourage an increase in physical activity with the Move
Active kids have a better chance of a healthy adulthood, and what better way to stay active than sports? The American Heart Association Hampton Roads and local Heart Ball sponsor, Planet Fitness celebrated a successful “A Ball for All” initiative, to support the students of YELLOWHAB, the first of a network of micro-schools offering individualized
The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, announced the top awardees of its first-ever EmPOWERED to Serve Business Accelerator™ Faith-Based hosted by the Eastern States region. The first-place grant of $50,000 was awarded to Pastor Cynthia Wallace of Bible Center Church in the Homewood neighborhood of
Chesapeake, VA July 23, 2021 — The American Heart Association (AHA), the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, installed a walking path for the residents of public housing community, MacDonald Manor in Chesapeake, Virginia. According to the AHA, for every hour of brisk walking, life expectancy for some people
Over $105,000 in Grants Will be Awarded to Local Community Leaders Faith-based organizations and places of worship have played an important role during the COVID-19 crisis in our country. These organizations and their volunteers and staff have been on the frontline, mitigating the impact of COVID-19 and providing communities with much needed guidance and support.
Amy Carrier, President, Bon Secours Hampton Roads Health System to serve as 2021 Heart Challenge Chair The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, hosts Heart Challenge, a suite of activities and initiatives that include the Heart Walk, CycleNation, and Field Day events in the Hampton